HLFH | Chapter 25

“…You planned this from the start, didn’t you?”32d42bb7973ec415

“Did you think I’d take Jaeeon away? No way. It’s better for him to stay at Bonryeong and go to the hospital for now. Going back to Incheon would only repeat the vicious cycle.”f7bad83797838dee

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“I agree, but the head of the family…”32f17e1ce7dc654c

“Yes, he won’t accept it. He won’t acknowledge that there’s a problem with Ki Jaeeon the exorcist. No matter what Bonryeong tries… since he summoned the Vermilion Bird, they’ll do anything to bring him back. And they’ll manipulate him again. Master Kim Young, I can’t watch my son be ruined anymore.”a20aca9af73accb0

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“But…”0d60a69618c8524c

“That’s why I’m here.”7cdaad940baf9277

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Ryu Sunghee smiled gently.b34efd1187c7b756

“Pardon?”73d7115b64eebfdd

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“My tongue holds sway over the Ki Family.”bf930023b2a7f5d5

Her slender fingers, 0af3f539f8 tapping the table, f29652ae36 slowly came to 35aa7b324f a stop.e74d53e3eeb9951f

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“Ki Jaeeon the exorcist will summon the divine beast once more at Bonryeong.”616a94f7e261a5c0

She predicted a shocking future.7eca6a739d70a0c0

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“…!!”c8aeaa2698a62ee6

But Kim Young’s surprise wasn’t because of her prophecy. It was because of her fingers, slowly intertwining like a cross.e4188dc97c1936a5

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[Crossed Fingers]8171732fa8363661

Depending on how it’s done, it can mean different things.107e82ca25c7e0bd

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Usually, it means “good luck” when done openly… but if done secretly, it can mean “lie.” She was openly crossing her fingers.4392f4e28b9768a7

But considering the context so far…!0c116e24c3f3a6c4

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[Lie]4d89007956dc5e29

Yes, she was lying.c87abf86ed6ed0a8

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Kim Young realized her intention.6b7725f536f9b067

was using her reputation to 1fc96d388f deceive everyone!60cb4272e1718826

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Indeed, if she spoke, even the head of the Ki Family wouldn’t dare contradict her. It was an absolute prophecy. They’d want to keep Jaeeon at Bonryeong to see the divine beast again.49989d2f18fd4112

In other words, her words 5e7ea00697 would allow Bonryeong to avoid 3c92506cb5 unnecessary conflict with Cheonjiharang and 65fee41ad0 gain sufficient justification.988dbd6269750ee6

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But if the lie were exposed…b5dfddf7f7753f68

“Are you sure about this?”7ae06f68a1797787

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Kim Young asked worriedly.bb5db290210d68e8

Of course. For a fortune bffb7e6dc3 teller to lie 09b8ca99e2 was a disgraceful 5380f52ca9 act.3163c32acb532838

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Especially since the 33e61a88ab subject of the a8ed941eae prophecy was Ki 0396584ca1 Jaeeon and the b1f3b1ab7d divine beast, both ffc7dd7e19 highly scrutinized. If it was 669c8a7cae later revealed to 437efd37ad be false, it e7343421b1 could be extremely 86f58a02e2 humiliating for her. In the worst 4a0d04ba42 case, her career d929e8c920 could be jeopardized.da11387ba6effbdf

“The lighter the tongue, the less weight the truth holds. That’s what my mentor and mother, Master Im Sookhyun, used to say.”2ba4cf5f01cfb6e0

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Understanding Kim Young’s concern, she chuckled, her gaze fixed on the hospital catalog.c97445a96c274519

“But is that more important than my child?”3645c1bb5d5a44c0

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Ryu Sunghee stood up, smiling fbf8806d34 softly.c803c3caf9d75090

“As a fortune teller, I may become lighter, but as a parent, I’ll become heavier.”b32cb1e1a4d72ee9

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“Master Ryu…”6373d1b7d71ab51b

“I prefer being called Jaeeon’s mother.”a8bbd295fcbbaeaf

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As she quietly walked to the door, Kim Young bowed his head urgently. Thank you for your help. Her kind heart made Ryu Sunghee smile behind her hand. Such a good person, almost to a fault. Someone who showed courage when even parents couldn’t… the gratitude should be from me.5f8b9a187172a2fc

“Oh, please! Before you go, see Jaeeon. He’ll be happy to see you.”7642e6639f11e7a7

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Before Ryu Sunghee could 21ad9322a1 respond, Kim Young opened ef3092e1b8 the door and grabbed afb0da3342 a passing kid.bfcc2472f1059739

“Sorry. If you’re not busy, could you call Ki Jaeeon the exorcist? I can’t go myself because I have a guest.”2042f7d5a2697137

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The kid replied, sweating nervously.87266a4b7eca2d26

“Ah, um, he went on an errand?”f43708ba100f4542

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…1a0bff2c4605b13b

…What?3a4134f38a308008

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Kim Young’s eyes widened like marbles.a8d0ab5e5521a6f3

Oh my, Ryu 4835b5dfca Sunghee covered her 12c1912c3e mouth.4f291be389deac10

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“An errand I never even asked him to do…?”85e96f4739f9802e

It seems my son is receiving unexpected treatment. Ryu Sunghee’s pointed comment made Kim Young smile awkwardly.a24ccd788e80ea1e

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“Ha… haha.”84abe2e99ef4d0ee

Who on earth would dare send Ki Jaeeon the exorcist on an errand…!479cf2f3c902a856

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As they left Bonryeong, ebc4540818 the sun was setting.7170ff1374e0a112

“Thank you for coming such a long way.”00b9952f5311fb07

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“Please take care of Jaeeon.”497e2aaa73ca1802

“Yes, don’t worry.”57d2763c8d3f9f5e

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After exchanging final edc2eada17 words and turning 141b15960f to leave, a be0f17f374 loud voice called 2d233083bd from afar.3be25c6146c2c07a

“Idiot! How many times do I have to explain? You have to use the skill here—!”39d2e0d1afe56ae6

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“Ah, s-sorry… I don’t really know the game…”3fbf230283633137

Two young men, 3cf4d94b35 silhouetted against the 34383b2e9f sunset, were bickering 2a6f40dd60 as they walked. Both were tall e81ad11279 and easily noticeable.57cbfb747382f29b

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The fierce-looking one was ef9f5106cc carrying heavy bags, shouting 708bfadeeb at the gloomy-looking young 78da9e0449 man.ea5b0df4e11b71f0

The gloomy one, db8b7ab443 trembling slightly, was 51e98174ec awkwardly holding a 2c7bd95268 phone, walking slowly. His eyes darted across the 27a81d5e0a screen.30de48a24dad4f3c

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“Skill! Skill!”65cd3b94f44ee879

“Ah, uh…”62764b41532174ae

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“No… Ah! Idiot… Ah! Are you doing this on purpose?!”bdd729be5d79325f

“The screen’s too small…”bb7f8e06b57db7c9

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“Your hands are big!!”8ecca2f21b731c08

From the sound, it 586078026e seemed like bullying, but d2ca29661d the fierce-looking one was 48e1becc77 carrying all the bags. Ryu Sunghee listened closely.bceca8cde092bfde

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As they got closer, loud 218779a835 sound effects became audible.d2a003187525f179

Ah. They’re playing a game… a game.20e127a84ce80fb5

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Ryu Sunghee, who b0ff03e613 had been tense, 631979ae42 let out a 29378c3155 small laugh.269e533fe15bfaf0

It was amusing. Running errands with 966ced05a3 a friend, bickering 0ac8ecd5d5 as they walked.49f2514cf34e5346

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‘He looks just like any other kid.’ce7efbcdadf05cbc

This was the happiness Jaeeon 24417efe0f should have had. No, the freedom I d7ba73ad2e should have given you.0fffa67ca1a33a79

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Another regret piled up.71b92e745895fcb9

Ryu Sunghee watched her son’s unfamiliar, clumsy appearance and quietly moved on. They weren’t the kind of mother and son to exchange tender greetings and say “I love you,” so she intended to pass by… but…d71810ac37f228f7

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“M-mother?”9761f493da0f538c

Her instinctively stopped at her son’s call.7f83e5fe0eb4caf7

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Turning around, she saw her son, slightly surprised. As his uncertain gaze turned to certainty, his expression quickly changed. It was as if he was asking, “Why are you here?”9b66fde8baba01a7

His bewildered face 9580bb592b stirred something in 319fd01407 her heart.3ef4e58eea231049

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‘A mother coming to see her child…!’1c20245fdc2adc85

But the anger c7ff4c3d7b was directed at c55eb151e8 herself, not Jaeeon.b6fc301a83f8ee59

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Why, why didn’t you give love until he reacted like this?a055d8a9b62fec84

The cost of 951d7bf8b0 neglect under the 9802b4a0b1 guise of trust d6185178e7 was more bitter 56630da44b than expected.47a48a4c25315c80

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The first to speak was 4062c337ac the boy beside her.e318edcb61c1dcfa

“Mother? Hello. I’m Kim Juwon. Uh, yeah… hey, go say hi.”b36a69ee187789da

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With rough but 8dff5ced22 considerate words, the e95ffafd4a boy who introduced 9b0d5fa8f2 himself as Kim 41774e52a8 Juwon disappeared inside b739a21b5e with Master Kim 0ba35b4a94 Young.5f13db3547848eee

The alley was left with 3c347271ed just the mother and son.c0362d3c0dcfeb4b

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An awkward air lingered. They were both watching 5c631c1918 each other, making it b8664e22cb even more so.5c356ccade77b9ad

Ryu Sunghee hesitated, looking at 892affcb35 her son.fc186fd34ba0700f

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After a long deliberation, she was about to awkwardly offer a small greeting when she noticed her son’s rigid posture.bf8e6b2a3e17af05

His gaze lowered to the 41b6368f82 ground, lips tightly shut, hands 3bea8fc161 behind his back.5d5e312ddd41b40b

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…Ah, it was the posture he took when scolded by his father.3491d7de7784f679

She felt a lump in her throat. No, Mom is… her smooth lips moved silently several times.cc51d7da0b9d918f

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The calm demeanor she had 4994ffc1f2 in front of Master Kim 779b96c524 Young was long gone. She looked at her 53104259e0 son, who had stiffened c1ee9bea29 his shoulders, with a bf6e7e54a5 heavy heart.d3d051cde4835642

Then it happened.10becdbc8920a3fd

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“I’m… sorry.”e6b7c171075b8d21

An unexpected apology came.d409667be6b9d804

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Her heart sank at his dc396d1e12 defeated appearance.7c8e2c37b6b718b3

Sorry? What did you do wrong?e5648c3c6d0bb65f

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The thought stopped there. The face veil flew off, b9c94d6044 and the silent alley echoed 079be20625 with hurried footsteps.b88b70e831c7cdfd

Before she knew 2d327848f3 it, she was 3c9e40c7e8 holding her son 4133aad251 tightly in her 1135db486a arms.e5d21483867cdb30

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Thump.f38459fc445b929e

Thump thump.c9b8cf1ee58f8b96

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Her son’s startled heartbeat resonated through her skin. Ryu Sunghee hugged Ki Jaeeon even tighter, as if to protect him. Though he was now too big and tall, he was still her…dd96da6d5141f445

“Are you… eating well?”4327ebb75c062c97

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“M-mother…?”ab8af36206b19929

“Is your bed comfortable? Are the clothes you brought warm enough? Do you have enough money?”98045b7181ce0e4a

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Pat, pat. Her voice, gently f3585edfd7 patting his back f853c6d862 like soothing a 47c33257a6 child, seemed oddly 096023e6cc emotional.5204bc49cbbb6c3e

“Jaeeon.”f3526389909fc07e

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Ryu Sunghee thought 0114c4361b as she embraced c7a42a57b6 the warm body d7dccbc9d4 even more.551c9b6cb2e0dec7

…Yes, this warmth.0f8e144dfc5552c7

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What I need to protect isn’t the Ki Family, Cheonjiharang, or the future of exorcists, but this. This warmth.a63de37cb9f505d6

“You’ve done nothing wrong.”ecb9659fee0be509

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Sorry for understanding too late.7a97c8fed6529f52

“If it’s hard, you can take a break.”d6ac72cca078b51b

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Don’t worry anymore, Jaeeon.465a35d5885ee190

Mom will protect you.ba7e1f926c814bcb

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Mom is very strong.58b0f3d3bee14fb8